What other divorce notification methods are possible when someone evades (besides publication)?

My colleagues are correct. Your first concern has to be good service. Certified mail is not acceptable, unless a court has ordered "alternative...

Attorney Rich has given you a very complete answer as to the possible permutation any involvement with DCF might take. What you should keep in...

I just got summoned for child support 10yrs later for child I believe is not my own.the child lives and was born in fla

In order to be obligated to pay child support it is necessary for the parties to (a) establish paternity of the child, if the child was born "out...

Is there a time limit for the plaintiff to serve the defendant in a contested divorce filing?

Failure to serve the Summons will lead to a dismissal without prejudice. That means you may refile (and repay the filing fees). It does nto...

Marital assets of approximately $1.2M including real estate need to be divided. How much can I expect in settlement?

As Attorney Golden has explained, there are many factors that will determine the distribution of the assets. Fault-based divorce is not necessary...

What are the estate fees in Massachusetts? My mother passed away in 2013 and the funeral home listed $1000.00 for estate fees.

You should discuss the discrepancies with the Funeral director and demand a detail of the expenses. If that does not satisfy the situation, file a...

How do I go about collecting information for a discovery for a complaint for custody support and visitation case managment order

I believe you are asking how to proceed with Discovery Demands also known as Demand for Production. You can submit to the opposing party a list of...

Case was dismissed or the citation.

Attorney Mason is correct. If you filed a complaint but failed to appear at the hearing the case was most likely dismissed without prejudice--which...

In joint custody situation, can a parent take a child outside of visitation with out permission on the mother's parenting time?

I would add to my colleagues comments (very good advice), all visitation schedules are not set in stone. What does that mean? Its really up to...

My aunt has mishandled of my moms estate, what actions could I legally take to hold her accountable?

Executors (personal representatives) are supposed to file an accounting of the estate every year. You can ask for an accounting as part of her...